Presented by thehockeynews.com’s fantasy expert Darryl Dobbs, Fantasy Pool Look is an-depth look at player trends, injuries and much more, as it pertains to rotisserie pool leagues. Get the edge in your league only on THN.com.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 21, 2013 1:46 PM EDT
Dobber looks at players you can buy low and sell high to give your team the edge in the NHL's stretch drive.
It feels weird to say this, considering that NHL teams only have about 30 games in the books, but we're heading down the stretch. With 17 to 20 games left on the schedule, there are some players you should be looking at for a hot finish - and of course, other players who are bound to cool off.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 18, 2013 3:30 PM EDT
Eight players off to awful starts who you should drop, with suggestions on who you should replace them with.
Looking through the statistics, you'll find many players who are falling short of expectations. From stars such as Alex Ovechkin, Jordan Eberle and Claude Giroux, to some of the lesser lights who fill out the bottom half of fantasy teams, poolies are looking for answers.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 14, 2013 1:35 PM EDT
Looking at 11 players who are bouncing back from a down year and giving someone an edge in your pool.
“What have you done for me lately” is the creed of fantasy owners. "What, you got 70 points two years ago? Who cares, last year you only managed 50 and it killed my fantasy squad.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 11, 2013 5:00 PM EDT
After years of drafting flops on the flanks, Pittsburgh looks to have developed a winger in-house who's there to stay.
Well, that only took eight years.
That's how long fantasy hockey analysts (ahem, me) have been preaching that poolies should pick up this prospect and that prospect, simply based on the fact that they belong to the Pittsburgh organization.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 7, 2013 3:20 PM EST
THN's fantasy guru delves into the world of analytics to find out who is likely to see an increase, and decrease, in scoring.
When a player deviates drastically from their expected production range, all too often their fantasy owner will just shrug and be thankful for the good luck they do have.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 4, 2013 1:30 PM EST
Our fantasy expert finishes his countdown of the top prospects and tosses in a few honorable mentions as well.
Keeper leaguers in rebuild mode are always looking for the next big thing. Actually, keeper leaguers in any mode are looking for the next big thing.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 28, 2013 5:50 PM EST
A look at the best young forwards yet to play a game with their NHL clubs.
Keeper leaguers in rebuild mode are always looking for the next big thing. Actually, keeper leaguers in any mode are looking for the next big thing.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 26, 2013 12:41 PM EST
Playing with stars boost a player's production significantly.
Sometimes, when you're scanning through the top scorers, a player catches your eye. He stands out because you are certain he's not yet ready to be such a force, or perhaps he doesn't have the talent to hold such a lofty position.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 21, 2013 2:10 PM EST
Can the Blues' offensive surge be trusted? As long as these six players are healthy, hang on for the ride, fantasy owners.
After 82 games last season, 21 teams had scored more goals than the St. Louis Blues. Heading into Thursday's action, only four teams were scoring at a faster clip than Ken Hitchcock’s squad.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 19, 2013 1:30 PM EST
Our fantasy expert looks at 10 players who have done way more than poolies could have predicted.
We're nearly a third of the way into the campaign already. While Peter Pessimist rants and raves about how Alex Ovechkin is sucking and Brian Elliott isn't repeating his surprise 2011-12 season, the optimists can take some positives from the early numbers.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 7, 2013 4:15 PM EST
The Capitals superstar is falling from grace and losing value in one-year leagues, so how should you handle him?
Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Alex Ovechkin. For seven years, these three names have been mentioned in the same sentence. Today, however, when you see those three names you start humming that old Sesame Street song.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 4, 2013 3:30 PM EST
Players who got in game action over the lockout are reaping the benefits early in the shortened NHL season.
Take a look at the top scorers in the NHL after seven or eight games. Notice anything peculiar? Aside from the unsustainable points-per-game rates, several players in the scoring race are the same guys who saw some action in Europe during the lockout.
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"Probably not. Their depth and our play right now...it doesn't look too good."
- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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